Technological advancement, modern systems of transportation, and an expanding human
population have brought in their wake a disturbing situation of exposure to environmental …

Against the widespread non-adherence with statutory requirements for open space
provision in virtually every segment of cities, especially in residential areas, this study …

Purpose The courtyard form of the traditional African house responds to people's culture and
traditions. Nevertheless, in the era of globalization, the private open space (POS) is fast …

Urban residents often transform street precincts into places for informal activities through
everyday urbanism to meet their daily needs, particularly in traditional city centres. Although …

In today's highly regulated cities, a conspicuous pattern of marginal open space has
emerged between buildings and streets. With rapid population growth, different activities are …

Culture is an essential component of Indigenous public spaces. However, a gap in
knowledge exists regarding cultural influences on Indigenous public spaces in Africa. This …

There is increasing evidence linking the availability of urban open spaces to improve active
living and outdoor behaviour. However, it is not clear what typologies of urban open spaces …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of public open spaces (POS) on
host community in Kano Metropolis. Design/methodology/approach Two sets of …

Desertification hurts the agricultural lands and water sources, as well as the community's
open spaces. Open spaces are regarded as an integral feature of the landscape in rural …

ABSTRACT In sub-Saharan Africa, city authorities and planners continue to grapple with the
different challenges associated with the indiscriminate use of the street as a public space …